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The year of elections – Is 2024 democracy’s biggest test ever?

Starting with Bangladesh, at least 50 nations will vote this year. Here are 10 key elections to watch.

Al Jazeera

Exiled Opposition Leader Condemns 'Sham' Bangladesh Election

Bangladesh's election on Sunday will be a "sham" designed to cement Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule, exiled opposition leader Tarique Rahman has told AFP in an exclusive interview defending his party's boycott.

International Business Times

‘Dummy’ candidates, coerced voting: Inside Bangladesh’s election ‘charade’

Amid opposition boycott, ruling party accused of fielding ‘dummies’ and threatening people to show up on voting day.

Al Jazeera

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Sheikh Hasina once fought for democracy in Bangladesh. Her critics say she now threatens it

The elections in Bangladesh are all about one person: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

The Independent UK

BNP Paribas faces €600 million hit over Swiss franc loans

French bank BNP Paribas could pay out 600 million euros after reaching a deal to compensate clients judged to have been deceived over mortgages issued in Swiss francs in 2008 and 2009.

Radio France Internationale

Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan’s election run divides hometown

The country’s biggest sporting icon is fighting for the ruling party in the January 7 vote, boycotted by the opposition.

Al Jazeera

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus convicted of violating Bangladesh’s labour laws

Prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has accused 83-year-old of ‘sucking blood’ from poor people

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In biggest election year ever, politics may have impact on India’s foreign policy the most

2024: Domestic policy to shape foreign policy as 60 countries go to polls, impacting India's neighbourhood, global powers and Global South.

The Hindu

Sanctions threat looms over Bangladesh’s garment sector ahead of elections

Garment manufacturers worry a one-sided national vote could lead to economic sanctions for the nation and them.

Al Jazeera

‘All my friends have moved’: how UK cities have been hollowed out by housing price rises

In central London, schools are closing as low and middle-income families are priced out. But some suburbs have more young people than they can afford. And the pattern is being repeated across the UK

The Guardian - UK

‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will boycott January elections amid a deepening crisis for the country’s democracy.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh Arrests Thousands In 'Violent' Crackdown: HRW

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

International Business Times

In outreach to 90 Delhi-based diplomats, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary invites western poll observers

Bangladesh government urges Opposition to participate in polls, invites western observers. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen held outreach with 90 diplomats in Delhi, pushing back on western proposal for dialogue with BNP. Govt committed to holding inclusive, transparent polls; India assured of no interference in domestic affairs.

The Hindu

Bangladesh to hold parliamentary elections on January 7

Violent protests by opposition parties have demanded premier’s resignation, transfer of power to caretaker government.

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Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is ‘high risk’ for fragile economy

Experts attribute the current economic downfall to an oligarchy of political elites entrenched in Sheikh Hasina regime.

The Guardian - UK

Full prisons and false charges: Bangladesh opposition faces pre-election crackdown

Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party are seeking a fourth consecutive term and are accused of harassing the rival BNP party

The Independent UK

Far-right groups and football hooligans ‘to descend on London during Palestinian march’

The most prominent far-right messaging has come from former leader of the English Defence League Tommy Robinson

The Hindu

Bangladesh flies in policeman injured in October 28 violence for treatment in Delhi

Bangladesh Govt flew in critically injured policeman Abdul Razzak to Apollo Hospitals in India after he was assaulted by BNP supporters during a rally.

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The Hindu

As in 1971, India should support democracy in Bangladesh: senior Bangladesh National Party leader

India should extend unambiguous support to the democratic aspirations of the people of Bangladesh, a top leader of the Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said in New Delhi on November 8, 2023.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh opposition leader Alamgir detained after antigovernment rally

Detention of Bangladesh National Party leader comes ahead of general elections set for early next year.

The Hindu

People bothered about atrocities in Palestine should focus on wrongs nearer home, says Taslima Nasrin

Taslima Nasrin, a life-long rebel, believes minorities in Bangladesh should be equally concerned about as those in Palestine. She condemns all atrocities and is fighting against injustice. She has won awards for her writings which expose hypocrisy and religious practices. Despite economic development, Bangladesh is still witnessing a rise in…

The Guardian - UK

Far-right figures praise Braverman’s illegal migration comments and vow to ‘capitalise’ on her intervention

Home secretary endorsed by former BNP protegee as she claims ‘more than one in five births are to foreign-born mothers’

Fortune

French banking giant says it’s tracking staff’s return-to-office data — but only to support them

In a memo shared with bankers, BNP Paribas said it was tracking entry-gate swipes, but only to help "facilitate better working relationships."

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh FM says not bothered by US visa curbs, promises free elections

Abdul Momen tells Al Jazeera that Bangladesh is capable of conducting free and fair polls in the wake of US visa curbs.

The Hindu

Will hold free, inclusive and credible election: Bangladesh Minister

Bangladesh will hold a “free, inclusive and credible election”, assured Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen here on Friday.

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